Thur, Sep 2nd, 2021: TokyoJapanTemple#18: Sunflowers, James's cracked ribs, shot and bone density, Ro's football game, Luna likes grass

 

Tokyo, Japan

18th operating temple

Dedicated: 27-29 Oct 1980

By: Spencer W. Kimball

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

D&C 130:14

I was once praying very earnestly to know the time of the coming of the Son of Man, when I heard a voice repeat the following:

Book of Mormon

Alma 60:14-28

D&C

96

"Come Follow Me"

97:18-28 Zion is "the pure in heart"

AprGenCon

"Essential Conversations"

Joy D. Jones

Recently Released Primary General President

As we nurture and prepare our children, we allow for their agency, we love them with all our heart, we teach them God's commandments and His gift of repentance, and we never, ever, give up on them. After all, isn't this the Lord's way with each of us?

Let us "press forward with a steadfastness in Christ," knowing that we can have "a perfect brightness of hope" through our loving Savior.

I testify that He is always the answer.

Restoration Proclamation

#8

We gladly declare that the promised Restoration goes forward through continuing revelation. The earth will never again be the same, as God will "gather together in one all things in Christ" (Ephesians 1:10).

Inklings

Live with Rio and Emily discussing

"Bless in His Name" by President Eyring

and Acts 4

Last discussion on Miracles

James hurt his ribs again. He was getting out of the Cat and lifted the gearbox, which weighs 100 lbs. and felt a sharp pain in his ribs. They really haven't been bothering him recently because he thinks they did a lot of healing while he was down with Covid. Also , it's been 9 1/2 months since he fractured them. 

Roe vs. Wade was overturned in Texas. Can this really be? I wish Arizona would do the same.

Rowan is playing a tackle football game in Payson tonight. Trina is worried he is going to get hurt so I prayed for his protection. 

James had to go into town twice today. First he had to get a shot before they would do his bone density test. He has to wait three hours after getting the shot before doing the bone density test.

Came home to discover that Luna was in the grass again. This time she may have gotten in where the fence is down. He also fixed us some lunch, took a short nap and then went back to town. 

The attendant who did the bone density test told James he had two cracked ribs in the back. That would explain all of the pain he has been in. 

I am determine to finish blogging through last Sunday today. I alternate blogging with watching "The Great British Baking Show" on the TV in the family room until I realize I can watch it on my phone while blogging. What a great idea!

I told James when he got home that I was hungry for a snack watching this show where they keep baking desserts. He went out into the garage and brought me back a cherry Dilly bar! What a thoughtful thing to buy for me! He came walked while we listened to "Song for Salzburg", which we finished. I think James liked it as much or more than I did.

James is going to the valley tomorrow to work at LaCroix's and will be leaving before five in the morning. I so wanted to go to Rowan's game, in Payson at six, but James didn't want to get back late and then get up early in the morning to leave, so we did not go. Rowan's team won 20-8. I asked Rowan if he made any touchdowns but he said no because he never got the ball. He seemed like he was disappointed.

I texted Sister Elmer, the co-ordinator on my temple shift, and asked her to re-send me the list of possible substitutes. This was her response: Brett and I have you covered. You two take care of each other. We miss you. Yay! We sure do love the Elmer's!

Hurricane Ida in New Orleans

We always looked for this sign when coming into

Mesa from Show Low when we were kids.

Rowan #2

Tom with two of his great grandkids.

 

Wed, Sep 1st, 2021: SaoPauloBrazilTemple#17:Rain, "God Will Prevail", "MindBody Toolkit", #3, Kodiak cakes, Mt. Montoso, Taylor Chaffin, Wlmrt hours, Hyrum Smith,

 

Sao Paulo, Brazil

17th operating temple

Dedicated: 30 Oct-2 Nov 1978

By: Spencer W. Kimball

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

D&C 133:17

Book of Mormon

Alma 60:1-13

D&C

95

"Come Follow Me"

95 The Lord chastens those He loves

AprGenCon

Welcome Message

President Russell M. Nelson

President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

As we listen to the messages that have been carefully prepared by our leaders under the direction of the Holy Ghost, I invite you to pray to identify the debris you should remove from your life so you can become more worthy.

I love you, my dear brothers and sisters, and testify that our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son know and love you individually. They stand ready to assist you in every step forward you take. Welcome to general conference and to the privilege of hearing the voice of the Lord. 

"God Among Us"

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

If we earnestly keep practicing, always striving to keep God's commandments, and committing our efforts to repenting, enduring, and applying what we learn, line upon line, we will gather light into our souls. And though we many not fully comprehend our full potential now, "we know that, when the Savior shall appear," we will see His countenance in us and "shall see Him as He is."

Restoration Proclamation

#7

Two hundred years have now elapsed since this Restoration was initiated by God the Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. Millions throughout the world have embraced a knowledge of these prophesied events.

Rained most of the night and into the morning. James and I had scriptures and prayers together before we did anything else. I finished my book, "God Will Prevail". Now I'm going to go back and study and write down the things I found important. I might be writing the entire text of the book.

I mopped the kitchen floor and did a couple of loads of laundry. Now I'm trying to figure out how to download photos from my phone to my computer.

James fixed a most delicious lunch. I had a hamburger patty with onions and cheese, stirfry zucchini, squash, onions, mushrooms, and corn. Yummy! Afterwards I took a nap.

This afternoon I worked on my blog. I can download some photos but scenery ones just don't want to download. I have changed so many settings!

I was a beautiful day. No more rain since this morning but still too wet for James to work outside. Rain in the valley kept him from going down today to work on the LaCroix job. 

Charlie got her 3 balloon today. I already posted a picture. Kacey said Charlie was asleep when it came and she blew it up. When Charlie got up she was sooo excited!

I made Kodiak cakes for dinner. James and I both had one with sugar free syrup. Afterwards I watched an older Hallmark movie, "The Sweetest Hearts" starring Julia Gonzolo and Chris McNally. They are two of my favorites and they became a couple after doing this movie together. 

James and I listened to "Song for Salzburg". James walked while we listened. He is getting his "steps" back up to 10,000 a day. I have stopped since about August 5th. It's been almost a month. By next Monday I hope to be able to start doing 10,000 a day again.

James did some indexing today. He also got permission from Bishop Hunsaker to bless Tanna's baby, Bradley. I sent a gift card to Tanna for baby Bradley's birthday.

MindBody Toolkit #7. Be Clear of Your Ultimate Outcome: "Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve." - Napoleon Hill

AFFIRMATION: life is on my side. Everything is always working out in my favor.

Listened to "Follow Him" with John Bytheway, Hank Smith and specail guest Susan Easton Black. Quote from John Bytheway:

Nephi said I will go and do, not sit and stew

I couldn't resist posting again. I love her face!

I hope they stock shelves while the store is closed!

Chastened for not building a temple in Kirtland

Hyrum immediately begins clearing the lot

Mount Montoso in the background. We can see

the mountain from our deck.

Tue, Aug 31st, 2021: WashingtonD.C.Temple#16:Sunflowers, Tanner, Charlie, Scarlett, Chandler 2nd ward friends, Taylor trip to Alibertos', Rain

 

Washington D.C.

16th operating temple

Dedicated: 19-22 Nov 1974

By: Spencer W. Kimball

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

D&C 106:4

And again, verily I say unto you, the coming of the Lord draweth nigh, and it overtaketh the world as a thief in the night - 

Book of Mormon

Alma 58:30-59:13

D&C

Section 94

"Come Follow Me"

94; 97:15-17 The Lord can be with me in my everyday life

AprGenCon

"The Principles of My Gospel"

Elder David A. Bednar

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

"When your greatest desire is to let God prevail, to be part of Israel, so many decisions become easier. So many issues become nonissues! You know how best to groom yourself. You know what to watch and read, where to spend your time, and with whom to associate. You know what you want to accomplish. You know the kind of person you really want to become."

"Covid-19 and Temples"

President Russell M. Nelson

President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

We want to bring the house of the Lord even closer to our members, that they may have the sacred privilege of attending the temple as often as their circumstances allow.

Restoration Proclamation

#6

We declare that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, organized on April 6, 1830, is Christ's New Testament Church restored. This Church is anchored in the perfect life of its chief cornerstone, Jesus Christ, and in His infinite Atonement and literal Resurrection. Jesus Christ has once again called Apostles and has given them priesthood authority. He invites all of us to come unto Him and His Church, to receive the Holy Ghost, the ordinances of salvation, and to gain enduring joy.

James made me scrambled eggs, bacon, toast and freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast. I told him the only way I really like eggs is with bacon and toast. Delicious!

I tried to work on my August 24th blogpost but couldn't download pictures. I am so frustrated! 

James and I left for Taylor to get my bean burro he paid for and they didn't give him at Aliberto's. I ordered a taco and the bean burro. James said he was going to eat at home. James then went in Walmart while I waited in the car. I look to each side and in front of me and there is a dog in each car. So I guess it's me and the dogs, I'm surrounded by them.

James was supposed to get a birthday card for Darrel, a lb. of hamburger, and a container of 1% milk. Of course he added his own items to the list. I gave him a $100 bill to break so we would have cash to put in Darrel's card. He forgot to use the cash so on the way home we had to stop at Chase to break the the 100 dollar bill. While in the car we listened to several chapters of "Song of Salzburg." James is such a romantic.

Between Show Low and Vernon we got behind a big tankard truck taking up more than one last. Cars coming from the other direction had to pull off the road to allow him to pass. He drove very slow. It's a good thing we weren't in a hurry. James stopped at the post office. I was getting Darrel's card ready when Collin from our ward came over and asked James if he was waiting for them to deliver the mail to him in his car. We visited with Collin a few minutes. He and Wendy and some of his family are getting ready to go camping by Green's Peak with the Hunsaker's. The Hunsaker's go every year and invite friends to go with him. 

I am still so frustrated with my computer and I think I may have to go in to a computer expert and see what is the problem. 

Here are some of the people I spoke to today: Stacy, Kacey Barbara K. from the ward, and Tamara.

It rained most of the evening and into the night.

Our road

Sunflower Acres

Lonely Luna behaving herself

Tanner

Brother Halcomb passed away in 2010. They would have

been married 63 years as of yesterday.

Kempton's, Bear's, Lamb's, Ellsworth's, and Farnsworth's

Old Chandler 2nd Ward friends

Sweet Scarlett

Mon, Aug 30th, 2021:ProvoUtahTemple#15:Breakfast smoothie, "CFM", Luna, Hurricane Ida, Sunflowers & Lake Vernon, Ed Asner, Charlie, Lola & Tater

 

Provo, Utah

15th operating temple

Dedicated: 9 Feb 1972

By: Joseph Fielding Smith

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

D&C 88:96

And the saints that are upon the earth, who are alive, shall be quickened and be caught up to meet him.

Book of Mormon

Alma 58:13-29

D&C

Saints chp. 15, pgs. 169-70; RIC: A House for Our God

"Come Follow Me"

DC 94-97 "For the Salvation of Zion"

AprGenCon

"The Gospel Light of Truth and Love"

Elder Alan R. Walker

Of the Seventy

I feel eternally grateful that from my young age, the law of the Lord started to be engraved deeply in my heart through sacred ordinances in His holy house. How fundamental it is to know that He is our God, that we are His people, and that whatever circumstances surround us, if we are faithful and obey the covenants we have entered into, we can be "encircled about eternally in the arms of his love."

Restoration Proclamation

#5

We further witness that Joseph Smith was given the gift and power of God to translate an ancient record: the Book of Mormon - Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Pages of this sacred text include an account of the personal ministry of Jesus Christ among people in the Western Hemisphere soon after His Resurrection. It teaches of life's purpose and explains the doctrine of Christ, which is central to that purpose. As a companion scripture to the Bible, the Book of Mormon testifies that all human beings are sons and daughters of a loving Father in Heaven, that He has a divine plan for our lives, and that His Son, Jesus Christ, speaks today as well as in days of old.

James made me a spinach, pineapple, and banana smoothie for breakfast. I also had a piece of zucchini bread. Did I or did I not take my Tramadol. Who knows?

James and I had scriptures and prayers after breakfast. We read from the Book of Mormon, from the Doctrine and Covenants, and a section from the "Come Follow Me" lesson. 

We have more sunflowers than ever in our filed since the rain last week. They are so beautiful. I love to take a picture of Luna in the field surrounded by flowers and grass and the mountains in the background with the blue sky and clouds. Speaking of Luna, I"m not sure if I shared this story but one day before we went to the valley James went outside and Luna was in our yard, eating the grass. He concluded that she used her teeth to lift up the chain on the gate. She's just a little too smart for her own good.

James spent time today ordering lumber for the LaCroix job. He went outside to work for awhile but came back in because he felt dizzy. We listened to a chapter of "Son of Salzburg." We had frozen green burros for lunch and then took naps. 

This afternoon I posted last Monday's blogpost and finished up indexing for August. 

A hurrican, Hurricane Ida, hits New Orleans. Lots of damage and not power. The situation in Afghanistan continues to bring concern. I have not heard anything about the poor people in Haiti. 

This afternoon we also went on a "look at the sunflowers" ride. We went past the field on 3144 and discovered that what everyone is calling Lake Vernon is right next to the sunflower field. Beautiful. 

I asked James if we could go to Dollar General to get some milk. Of course he said yes. I was sad because they were out of milk and won't have any until tomorrow afternoon. James got us a box of drumstick ice creams, four. We ate them all, two each. Afterwards we regretted it. We picked up a card for me at the post office from Carmen. It rained on us on the way home. 

I listened to Dave and Emily on "Don't Miss This."

The actor Ed Asner passed away yesterday. He has been in several Hallmark movies and the last one I saw him in he looked very frail.

Lake Vernon

My friend Tanna

She has an answer for everything!

My favorite, "Christmas on the Bayou"

Sun, Aug 29th, 2012:OgdenUtahTemple#14: James attends Sunday meetings, administers the sacrament to me, Charlie, dinner from the Crane's, and the Goodman's

 

Ogden, Utah

14th operating temple

Dedicated: 18-20 Jan 1972

By: Joseph Fielding Smith

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

D&C 45:16

And I will show it plainly as I showed it unto my disciples as I stood before them in the flesh, and spake unto them, saying: As ye have asked of me concerning the sings of my coming, in the day when I shall come in m glory in the clouds of heaven, to fulfil the promises that I have made unto your fathers.

Book of Mormon

Alma 58:1-12

D&C

Talking Scripture podcast

"Come Follow Me"

Redheaded Hostess

AprGenCon

"Why the Covenant Path"

Elder D. Todd Christofferson

The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

God provides an almost incomprehensible gift to help covenant-makers be covenant-keepers: the gift of the Holy Ghost. 

On the covenant path we also find the essential blessings of forgiveness and cleansing from sin. This is help that can come only through divine grace, administered bv the Holy Ghost. "Now this is the commandment," says the Lord, "Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day."

Restoration Proclamation

#4

We affirm that under the direction of the Father and the Son, heavenly messengers came to instruct Joseph and re-establish the Church of Jesus Christ. The resurrected John the Baptist restored the authority to baptize by immersion for the remission of sins. Three of the original twelve Apostles - Peter, James, and John - restored the apostleship and keys of priesthood authority. Others came as well, including Elijah, who restored the authority to join families together forever in eternal relationships that transcend death.

Inklings

Henry B. Eyring

"Bless in His Name"

Acts 4

James left for church around 8:35 because the Elder's Quorum presidency is preparing, and blessing the sacrament today. We had family prayer together before he left. I slept on the recliner a little longer before I got up to work on last Sunday's blogpost. It's a long one and it may take me all day to finish. The two hour block is over and someone is knocking on our front door. It's my neighbor Kathy. She wanted to see the hole where I fell through on the deck. She then said she was making Cafe Rio green chicken burros for dinner and wondered if we would like her to bring us over some. I said that would be great and she said they would be here around five. 

Barbara Goodman texted me to see how I was doing. She also offered to bring over dinner but I told her she had already done too much for me. She and Pierce came over this evening and brought it anyway. They brought a pork roast with potatoes and some zucchini bread. We had two dinners this evening. James ate the pork roast and potatoes and I had a green chicken burro with rice and salad and cilantro lime dressing. Both were delicious. Oh yes, Barbara also brought me some chocolate covered cinnamon bears. I think I could get addicted to them. Barbara and Pierce visited for awhile. Barbara told me about all of the different kinds of foods she is freeze-drying. I told her that her children are going to be so grateful to her for all that she is doing for them. Freeze-dried foods last a very long time.

When James got home he brought me a loaf of zucchini, pineapple, walnut bread from my friend Maxine. It was delicious and the amazing thing is she lives in a travel trailer and only had a toaster oven to bake in.

After lunch and naps James and I went outside on the deck to read from the Book of Mormon. The weather is so beautiful! It rained this afternoon and evening.

I listened to "Talking Scriptures" and "Teaching with Power" as part of my "Come Follow Me" study. I also read a chapter from "God Will Prevail." Chapter 8 - True Covenant Keeping and the Transformative Power of Christ.  

James blessed and passed the sacrament to me today. It was a good Sabbath day in spite of the fact that I didn't get to go to my meetings.

All of the food that was brought to 

us today.

Luna loves the gramma grass.

Hmm is that like grandma grass?